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Hi Bob,
I'd like to add a bit of input on ATV's and motorcycles, since I see quite a few of "those guys" in my neighborhood. We do a good deal of our riding in the Johnny Long Mountain/Carr Mountain area on State land. Trails consist of mainly old skid roads that have narrowed over the years but aren't single track. Whenever I hear a motorcycle or ATV coming up behind me on a 2-track, I'll move as far to the right as I can (if I'm climbing) and wave them past me. If I'm descending, I'll stop to let them by. They are traveling faster, after all. They always slow down when they see me, which I appreciate; I've never gotten dusted.
I visited some ATV and motorcycle off-road users' websites searching for their trail etiquette guidelines. All of them stated that motorized riders should yield to everyone else, be they equestrians, hikers or bicyclists. These groups are very aware that bad encounters can close
trails for them also.
And like everyone else has said previously, engaging in a friendly manner goes a long way to fostering good will with "those guys!" Make eye contact, say hello, a smile or a wave, they all add to the positive vibes on our neighborhood trails.
Marie
Bob Phillips <rwphillipsidaho@...> wrote:
Jim:
I always dismount for oncoming traffic, be it horse, pedestrian or other cyclist.
I generally don't feel comfortable alerting folks I'm overtaking; I'll say, "on your left/right," when it seems appropriate.
I'm usually uncertain what to do when overtaking a horse/rider. I don't have any recallable experience in this encounter.
Good luck to your project. Its needed.
We need to add your conclusions to the club's next issue of the trails and routes map --with a notation that states that the rules are a consensus of all users.
Now, what about motorcycles?
thanks for your initiative
bob
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